Talking of Trekking...

Here's an article on the website all about choosing those so-vital walking boots!!!

Elizabeth

It's a Challenge - and Not Just for Feet!

Monday morning saw parents and teenagers converging on King Edward VI School in Bury St Edmunds promptly at 8.am - even though the summer term ended last Friday.

Why were they there? Well, the parents were saying goodbye, but the teeneagers were about to set off on a life-changing trip and a real challenge, in the mountains and tropical forests of Nepal.

We're very proud to be sponsoring the trip for one of those lucky teenagers, and we look forward to hearing all about it when they get back to England in four weeks' time. He'll be trekking in the Himalayas for much of the time, so healthy feet and good boots and socks were vital pieces of equipment for him!

He also took a blister kit, enough hygienic wipes to keep everything clean and infection-free for a month and walking poles - said to reduce impact on knees and ankles by up to sixty percent. He probably also has enough first aid supplies for the whole team, but you can't be too careful! Camping at altitude means he also has to carry enough layered clothing to keep warm and a very good sleeping bag - which all costs money.

The World Challenge trip was organised through the school but still costs each participant several thousand pounds just to participate - which they had to raise themselves - and The Foot Care Centre and The College of Foot Care Practitioners were very pleased to be able to help.

I'll update you on how it went just as soon as I know myself !!!

Elizabeth

Travel Tips and Feet-Friendly Fish!

Fish may not have feet but some of them still seem to know how to take care of ours! Either that, or they just enjoy a nibble. Garra Rufa fish are the subject of one of the most recent articles on the Clinic website, and these friendly fellows are being gainfully employed in the painless treatment of unsightly skin.

We can't promise it won't tickle, though!

There's also a very helpful article on taking care of your feet when travelling, and another on how to care for your feet so they're always ready for revealing footwear, whatever the time of year.

You'll also find links to my recent radio broadcasts - tips I put together as part of Foot Awareness Week, and lots more - with new articles due to be added every day this week!!

In short, run, hop, skip or walk to the Foot Care Centre Kings Lynn website. And if it's real live foot care you want, just contact us at the Centre itself on 01553 768661.

Remember, we're at 6B Tower Street, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE30 1EJ

Elizabeth